September 21st 2024.
The beloved show Friends has been a topic of much discussion lately, with fans eagerly hoping for a reboot. After all, it's been 30 years since the show first graced our screens and captivated our hearts. The creators of Friends have finally broken their silence on the matter, revealing their thoughts on a possible reboot.
For those who may not know, Friends ran for a decade from 1994 to 2004 and featured the talented ensemble of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. Set in New York City, the show followed the lives of six friends and their hilarious adventures. Now, as the 30th anniversary approaches, the creators have given a wide-ranging interview discussing the show's significance even years after it ended.
Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane, the brilliant minds behind Friends, sat down with Today to discuss the possibility of a reboot. With the show gaining a new generation of fans thanks to its availability on Netflix, the trio admitted that a reboot had been discussed. In fact, Kevin shared that he often has pre-teens coming up to him and expressing their love for the show. They even ask him if there will be more episodes!
Marta then chimed in, mentioning that there have been suggestions for a reboot, mostly from younger fans. She shared that they receive emails about it all the time, with everyone having their own unique idea for a reboot. Some of the ideas involve the characters' children all grown up and living their own lives in New York City, just like their parents did.
As the interview continued, the trio also discussed the possibility of a reboot with the original cast. With nearly all of the six main characters having become parents by the end of the show, it's not hard to imagine a reboot with their grown-up children. However, David seemed to shut down the idea, exclaiming, "Oh, no, no, no, no." It's clear that the idea of a reboot with the original cast does not seem likely.
The topic of Matthew Perry, who passed away last year at the age of 54, also came up during the interview. The cast did reunite for a special tribute to him that aired on HBO Max in 2021. Kevin shared his thoughts on Matthew's passing, saying, "He'd been fighting the good fight for so long, and it really did feel like, from the reunion, that he had finally found some peace." Marta added, "It's a huge loss, and it does make the 30th a little fraught."
Now, while the creators may not be considering a reboot with the original cast, some of the actors have shared their thoughts on the matter in the past. Lisa Kudrow, who played the quirky Phoebe Buffay, stated that she would support a reboot but would not want to take part in it. When asked about it on the red carpet at a premiere in 2022, Lisa seemed intrigued by the idea of a reboot with a new cast. She shared, "I would love to see what the now version of that would be."
So, while a Friends reboot with the original cast may not be in the works, fans can still enjoy the show as it streams on Netflix. And who knows, maybe in the future, we'll see a new generation of friends taking on the streets of New York City. After all, anything is possible in the world of television!
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